Carleton University · SOWK 5000

Theoretical Foundations of Social Work: A Critical Perspective

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

History of social work and progressive social work. Introduction to critical theories and approaches informing contemporary social work in Canada: structural, anti-racist, Indigenous, anti-oppressive, queer, critical disability, post-structural, and political economy.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): enrolment in MSW Foundation Year.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): enrolment in MSW Foundation Year.
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History of social work and progressive social work. Introduction to critical theories and approaches informing contemporary social work in Canada: structural, anti-racist, Indigenous, anti-oppressive, queer, critical disability, post-structural, and political economy.

  • Prerequisite(s): enrolment in MSW Foundation Year.

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